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Dental Radiography: Radiation Protection in Dental Practice
Enrol in the Dental Radiography: Radiation Protection in Dental Practice programme by FutureLearn and learn the core principles of safe dental X-ray exposure.
Online
5 Weeks
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
1 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
Developed by the Dental X-ray Protection Service (DXPS) of Public Health England, the Dental Radiography certification course will teach you the main dental radiography principles. You will learn to carry out safe dental X-rays following the UK safety requirements and legislation.
During the five-week-long Dental Radiography online training, you will study the possible risks of dental X-radiation. Also, you will understand the significance of limiting patient and staff radiation exposure as much as feasible.
FutureLearn’s Dental Radiography online programme will equip you with the skills and information to perform dental radiography safely. It will allow you to implement the foundational principles of practical radiation protection. You will be skilled to undertake the role of a Radiation Protection Supervisor.
The Dental Radiography certification course counts as a core Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training for dentists. You can also achieve a digital or print certificate at the end of this online programme.
The highlights
- Healthcare and Medicine programme
- 5-week course
- Requires 1-hour study/week
- Premium course
- Certificate of Achievement
- An offering of Public Health England
- CPD training
- Online course
Program offerings
- Comprehensive curriculum
- Industry expert instructors
- Video lectures
- A shareable certificate
- Articles
- 5-weeks training
- Practical activities
- Online forum
- Multiple batches
- Offered by public health england
- Cpd training
- Self-paced learning
Course and certificate fees
- The fee for joining the Dental Radiography course is $104.
Dental Radiography: Radiation Protection in Dental Practice fee structure
Course Name | Fee |
Dental Radiography: Radiation Protection in Dental Practice | $104 |
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
Eligibility criteria
You must complete a minimum of 90% of the course steps along with assignments to become eligible for the Dental Radiography certification.
What you will learn
Near the end of the Dental Radiography online course, you should be able to:
- Recognise the core requirements of UK legislation and guidance, including the Dental Guidance Notes (second edition), IRMER17, and IRR17
- Assume the role of a Radiation Protection Supervisor
- Understand the potential dangers of X-radiation
- Implement the core principles of radiation protection in your dental practice
- Know the value of restricting the X-radiation exposure of patients and staff
Who it is for
Admission details
- Step 1 – Open the Dental Radiography course page by visiting the official link.
- Step 2 – Locate and click on the ‘Join’ button to reach the registration page.
- Step 3 – Create a new account by filling out some basic info and hitting the ‘Register’ button. Alternatively, you can log in through a Google or Facebook ID.
- Step 4 – You will now reach the checkout page. Provide your payment details, shipping information, and pay the course fee to enrol in the Dental Radiography program by FutureLearn.
Filling the form
You don’t have to submit an application form to get admission to the Dental Radiography online programme. Log on to FutureLearn’s website, register for an account, and pay the course fee to join the course. You can sign up by entering info like your name, age, email ID, etc.
The syllabus
Regulatory requirements planning
Regulatory requirements and management of working with X-rays
X-ray concepts and risks
Practical protection from X-rays
Quality assurance
How it helps
The Dental Radiography syllabus is full of practical activities, video tutorials, short-form articles, etc., that you can access 24/7. The 100% online learning approach allows you to complete the modules at your schedule and pace.
FutureLearn’s Dental Radiography programme includes best practices from industry expert instructors. You will also receive a digital and print certificate of achievement once you complete the course. This trusted credential will prove beneficial for advancing your career.
Instructors
Ms Joanne Shaw
Group Leader
Public Health England
Mr Andrew Gulson
Protection Adviser
Freelancer
Mr John Holroyd
Principal Scientist
Public Health England
Mr Graham Ramsden
Technical Manager
Public Health England
Mr Ruth Lofts
lead
Public Health England
FAQs
Public Health England has designed this course.
No, you have to pay an amount of $104 as the Dental Radiography fee to enrol in the course.
You just need to dedicate 1 hour every week to complete the Dental Radiography course on time.
You must complete all the assessments and at least 90% of course material to receive the certificate of achievement.
The Dental Radiography programme is open for enrolment right away. However, you can choose by visiting our website.